Prep Cook

Prep Cooks

Upstream Hospitality Group is an ever-growing hospitality group that has a wide variety of tastes with a common theme holding them all together: creativity, progression, and originality. When going against the current (upstream), you set yourself apart from the rest, and that is what we strive to do in the most positive way. We are looking for motivated Prep Cooks who are eager to build skills and grow in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

You're someone who shows up with a great attitude and a willingness to learn. You take pride in staying organized, moving with urgency, and supporting your team wherever needed.

What You'll Do

• Wash, peel, and cut various foods to prepare for cooking.
• Prepare all items consistently to company recipes and standards
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station and the rest of the kitchen.
• Handles all food items by washing, chopping, and cutting according to recipe specifications.
• Labels and stores all products following company and safety standards.
• Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
• Promptly inform management when equipment is not working properly.
• Complete opening and closing checklists and assist others in opening and closing the kitchen.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of assigned recipes and can produce them to company standards.
• Follow all direction provided by the Kitchen Manager
• Communicate and support co-workers while being a team player.
• Communicates product needs to line cooks, support staff, and Kitchen Manager.
• Understand and comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, police, and procedures.
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed and provide cooks with needed items.
• Fill in for fellow team members where needed to ensure quality and service standards are met.
• Arrives appropriately dressed and ready to work on time.
• All other duties as assigned.

What We'll Need From You

• Prep or line cook experience is a plus.
• Ability to work holidays, even if their regular scheduled days do not fall on the holiday.
• Physical requirements: You must be able to do heavy lifting (up to 50lbs) and remain on your feet for up to 10 hours at a time.
• Ability to work in a hot, wet, humid, and loud environment for long periods of time at a fast pace.

Why Tap Room?

We're proud to attract hospitality-driven talent, from those building long-term careers in the industry to those who simply love the work and want to earn extra income doing what they enjoy.

Career Growth & Development – We promote from within and provide real opportunities for advancement.

Competitive Salary & Bonus Structure – We reward high performance and leadership.

Work with Passionate People – Join a team that cares deeply about hospitality and loves what they do.

Be Part of Something Bigger – Help build the future of Tap Room and leave your mark on the hospitality industry. Upstream Restaurant Group Inc an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Compensation: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We're Always Accepting Applications At Tap Room, we're always looking for great people to join our team! All positions you see posted here are open for applications year-round. Even if we're not actively hiring for a specific role, we encourage you to apply anytime.

Please note: Submitting an application means your information will be added to our applicant tracking system. While you may not hear from a hiring manager right away, we review all submissions and will be in touch if we'd like to invite you for an interview.

Tap Room began in 2011 with two bartenders—James Bonanno and David Johnson—who shared a vision: to build more than just a bar, but a place where great food, craft beer, and genuine hospitality brought people together. What started as a single neighborhood spot in Patchogue has grown into a fast-growing hospitality group with multiple locations across Long Island, known for its welcoming vibe, strong team culture, and consistent guest experience.

Our mission is to be your local casual gathering place for real food and craft beverages, and to meet friends and make new ones. At the core of everything we do are the values that define Tap Room and shape how we treat our guests, support one another, and grow our teams:

Quality – In all that we do.

Hospitality – Delivering experience.

Pride – Care about what you do and be proud of your actions.

Teamwork – Being there for each other to achieve our goals.

Say Yes – Decision-making to be accommodating to everyone in our business.

Join the TapFam!